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cordless — adj. 1. operating without a wire connection to the companion communicating unit; of telephones and other devices using e.g. radio or infrared signals to allow communication between devices without a direct wire link; as, cordless telephones have… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cordless — UK US /ˈkɔːdləs/ noun [C] IT, COMMUNICATIONS ► cordless equipment does not need to be permanently connected by a wire to an electricity supply: »a cordless keyboard/mouse/phone … Financial and business terms
cordless — ☆ cordless [kôrd′lis ] adj. 1. lacking a cord 2. operated only or optionally by batteries, unlike models operated only by current from an outlet [a cordless electric shaver] … English World dictionary
cordless — /ˈkɔrdles, ingl. ˈkɔːdlɪs/ [vc. ingl., propr. «senza filo»] agg. inv. (di telefono) senza fili … Sinonimi e Contrari. Terza edizione
cordless — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ (of an electrical appliance or telephone) working without connection to a mains supply or central unit … English terms dictionary
Cordless — For the record label, see Cordless Recordings. The term cordless literally means without a cord and is generally used to refer to electrical or electronic devices that are powered by a battery or battery pack and can operate without a power cord… … Wikipedia
cordless — cord|less [ˈko:dləs US ˈko:rd ] adj a piece of equipment that is cordless is not connected to its power supply by wires ▪ a cordless phone ▪ a cordless drill … Dictionary of contemporary English
cordless — [[t]kɔ͟ː(r)dləs[/t]] ADJ: usu ADJ n A cordless telephone or piece of electric equipment is operated by a battery fitted inside it and is not connected to the electricity mains. The waitress approached Picone with a cordless phone. ...the cordless … English dictionary
cordless — adjective Date: 1906 having no cord; especially powered by a battery < a cordless telephone > • cordless noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
cordless — cord|less [ kɔrdləs ] adjective a cordless tool or piece of equipment works without being connected to the electricity supply: a cordless drill/telephone … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
cordless — adjective a piece of equipment that is cordless is not connected to its power supply by wires: a cordless phone … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
